20 December 2005

Stick with It

Willer Home Shop Opens

Forget your mother-in-law; at this time of year, there are other people you need to keep sweet.

There’s the butcher: for quality turkey, bacon and sausages, spare a smile for him/her. And if you’re after decent mince pies, save one for the baker, too. And then, of course, there’s the candlestick maker. Assuming you can find one.

For original designer candelabras, try the newly re-opened Willer. This shop-cum-exhibition space sells antique and modern objects from around the world, including porcelain bowls (Hermès, Raynaud), crystal vases (Salviati, Riedl), sexy cutlery (Georg Jensen, Puiforcat) and rare glassware (Murano).

It’s a kind of everything shop for those who like a bit of quality on the table — and there’s plenty of vintage jewellery (Schiaparelli, Chanel, Miriam Haskell) for those who like a little on themselves. Struggling with your table accoutrements? Willer’s End of Project interiors service will kit your home out with any of the above with impeccable taste — and haste.

Leaving you with time to spare for all those wonderful relatives.

12 Holland Street, W8 (020 7937 3518 or willer.co.uk ).